This hike-in campsite requires advance reservations through the National Park Service and prohibits pets. Located along the C&O Canal towpath, campers must carry gear to reach the designated overnight area. The site provides drinking water and toilet facilities, uncommon amenities for backcountry camping.
One visitor noted reliable cell service at this location after experiencing dead zones for 25-30 miles along the canal route. The campsite serves hikers and cyclists traveling the canal's detour section. Nearby options include Paw Paw Tunnel Campground — Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park just half a mile northeast. This spot works well for long-distance canal travelers needing a resupply point with connectivity.
Description
Mile 156.9 - No fee charged. Stay is limited to one night per site, per trip. All sites have a chemical toilet, water, a picnic table, and grill. Please Note: Potable water may not be available at each campsite. Water is treated with iodine. Please plan to have water purification tablets with you. Water is turned off from November 15 to April 15 each year.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsPurslane Run Hiker-biker Overnight Campsite is located in Maryland near Little Orleans
Directions
More information is available at http://www.nps.gov/choh/.
Coordinates
39.535244 N
78.464149 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/6/26
VerizonNo Coverage- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 7/5/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/6/26
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 7/5/26
Access
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
Drive Time
- 44 min from Winchester, VA
- 1 hr from Hagerstown, MD
- 1 hr 18 min from Chambersburg, PA
- 1 hr 44 min from Johnstown, PA
